Conceptual         Master      Plan    3

Analysis:


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suggestions made to improve drainage and
water quality for Orange Lake. This plan
sets aside both a green way and open spaces
inside the town limits, while at the same
time making an attempt to preserve the
town edge through new conservation areas.

   In subsequently addressing the entry
points into the town, this plan welcomes
the traveler coming from the north with
proposed commercial establishments, while
travelers coming from the south entry get to
come through the new green way corridor.

   Again, the existing rail bed would be
converted to a rail-trail that would house
activity in vacant parcels adjacent the
rail-trail. The proposed rail-trail would also
provide a link to the green way and include
a variety of activities.


Pros:


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the historic district. There is a small amount
of commercial redevelopment proposed for
existing areas in this plan, with the focus on
sustainable growth for the commerce
currently within the community.

   There are both new multi-family and
single-family residential developments,
placed in the areas previously designated as
free from environmental issues. The existing
civic spaces are pulled together into a central-
ized location along US Hwy 441.

   To the southeast corner of the historic
district, a new visitor center would greet
those interested in touring the historic part
of town. The school relocates to a parcel
that can be purchased by the town, which is
adjacent to a large parcel that will be utilized
for overflow recreational activities.


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*Reconnects the town to range Lake.

*Introduces new Multi, and Single-family
housing.


Cons.

*Loses some of the environmentally
sensitive lands to existing land uses.

*Some town elements require relocation.

*Road improvements may be prohibitive due
to their associated costs.

*Substantial amounts of proposed residential
development could threaten existing
'small-town' feel of McIntosh.


NIclntosh, Fl: A Study On The Preservation Of Genius Loci